Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: Habemus Musicam; Eminentissimum Joseph Ciskanic Venit!

Ok, I stole the announcement idea from papal elections and the Latin is not on point, but it translates to: I announce to you a great joy: We have Music; The Most Eminent Joseph Ciskanic is coming!

Joseph is currently working at St. Patrick’s, and will finish out the school year there. He will start here July 1st, so until then we will try to maintain our high standards of music with organists and cantors at Sunday Masses. Thank you to all who serve in our music ministry so generously. There may be an occasion where we have to recite the psalm, but I am excited that we were able to so capably fill David’s position so quickly!

A congratulations to all of our newly Confirmed Catholics this past Friday and Saturday. In this Sacrament, our young men and women have been anointed with the Holy Spirit who gives them special strength to spread and defend the Faith. The very word “Christian” means “anointed” and derives from Christ Himself whom God anointed with the Holy Spirit. What a privilege and responsibility to bear the very name of Christ.

I look forward to great things from these young men and women! A thanks to our own Bishop Loverde and Archbishop Broglio who were the celebrants of the three Confirmation Masses! A special thank you to our catechists, aides, teachers, parents and our Youth Ministry Team of Tatiana and Catie who give of themselves so generously to teach and instill a love of our Lord and to all those working behind the scenes to support our beautiful liturgies and receptions, from our sacristans, ushers, lectors, parking lot assistants, to the parish life committee. Our volunteers are a tremendous blessing. May God bless you

pax,

Father John Mosimann